One of the nicest results of Heather's leaving the corporate world two years ago is that we get to eat breakfast together. As a working gal, she had to get up at 7 am, and like a lotta musicians, I'm a night person....so she was on her own every morning (except for the cats).

These days we read the papers cover to cover, discuss the news, and listen to the new CDs sent to us for the radio show. This morning was extra special.

Got the new Jed Marum album "Streets of Fall River", and plunked it into the machine an hour ago. It's a fine collection of songs. The guitar, banjo and other instruments sound like they're supposed to, and I really like Jed's voice...good range too. He's a Texan now and sings about his roots and influences with a lot of conviction. Jed, if you ever make it to Toronto, you'll have a few fans waiting, 'cause I'm gonna play the heck out of this until there's a groundswell. (ya might even become a sex symbol!)

Morning always seems to be the best time for me to listen to new music....much easier to concentrate (even when reading the paper). Anyone else have musical breakfasts? Years ago I used to wake up every day to the happy notes of Bill Spence's dulcimer playing. Much less jarring than an alarm clock!

Rick